Rep. George Santos charged by federal prosecutors in New York
Rep. George Santos has been charged by federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York, according to sources familiar with the matter. Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., has been charged by federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York, according to sources familiar with the matter. The charges are under seal so the nature of the allegations is currently unclear. The embattled congressman could make his initial appearance in federal court as soon as Wednesday, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. MORE: Investigations and complaints facing George Santos could bring serious penalties Only when Santos appears will the criminal charges be unsealed. As a sitting member of Congress, Santos will likely be afforded the opportunity to turn himself in. News of the charges was first reported by CNN. While the charges remain sealed, sources have previously told ABC News that the FBI, federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York, and the district attorneys...